YouTube videos from BMS librarian Ms. Woznick showing how to use a variety of tools that are available for iPads and Google Classroom.
Creating Google Meet Breakout Rooms - May 2020
Audience: teachers & staff
How to create and use several Google Meet breakout rooms simultaneously for students to work in a supervised manner in small groups, and for other purposes. Also see these written directions.
Managing Google Classroom Notifications - April 2020
Audience: parents, students, teachers
How to manage the different types of automated email and device notifications from Google Classroom.
Using Spoken Content tools on iPad to read text out loud - April 14, 2020
Audience: teachers or students
Shows how to set and use Spoken Content in Accessibility settings to read text out loud. To get started, go to Settings, choose Accessibility, and then Spoken Content. There are a variety of tools and ways to adjust them.
How to markup a document in Google Classroom - April 6, 2020
Audience: students
Note: This only works with an iPad or a mobile device (like a phone or a tablet). This will not work on a desktop or laptop computer.
You can also view the Google Slides presentation here instead of the video.
How to post a fillable PDF in Google Classroom - April 5, 2020
Audience: teachers
How a fillable PDF works in Google Classroom
Tips on Accessing Google Classroom - March 17, 2020
Audience: students and parents
Tips on accessing Google Classroom from home for Beverly Middle School students and families by BMS librarian Ms. Woznick.
Using VoiceMemo to Communicate with Students - March 13, 2020
Audience: teachers
VoiceMemo is built into iOS and is very simple to use. It can be a great way for you to communicate with your students in a more personal manner, to provide in addition to written instructions and also for them to use to communicate with you verbally instead of in writing.
Make iPad Screencast using built-in iOS feature - March 5, 2020
Audience: teachers (and maybe students)
How to make a screencast with an iPad without downloading a separate app. Also has information on how to share it via Classroom or other means.